FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ENG 310 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Essential Speaking Skills in English
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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ENG 310
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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4
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Prerequisites |
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Service Course
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkSimulationLecture / Presentation | |||||||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course aims at improving students' speaking skills in several different key areas and focuses on an interactive approach in order to fully involve students in this process. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | ENG 310 is a compulsory course for third year students and is designed to enable them to speak more effectively while expressing themselves in a variety of areas, such as business related and academic related topics. These areas range from participating in discusiions to presenting information in the form of short presentations, known as Pecha Kuchas. Students will also take part in role plays and formal debates. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to the Course- Unit 01 – Introduction to Speaking | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 13-20 |
2 | Unit 02 – The Art of Listening | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 21-31 |
3 | Unit 03 – Personality | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 32-40 |
4 | Unit 04 – Exploring Famous Art | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 41-52 |
5 | Unit 05 – Memory | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 53-60 |
6 | Unit 06 – Trust / Acting Responsibly | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 61-70 |
7 | Unit 07 – Retail Sales / Entrepreneurship | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 71-80 |
8 | Unit 08 – Conflict Resolution/The Win Win Solution | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 81-89 |
9 | Speaking Assessment (Role Play) | Assessment |
10 | Speaking Assessment (Role Play) | Assessment |
11 | Unit 09 – Applying for a Schengen Visa | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 90-108 |
12 | Unit 10 - Schengen Visa Interview | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 109-118 |
13 | Speaking Assessment (Schengen Visa Interview) | Assessment |
14 | Speaking Assessment (Schengen Visa Interview) | Assessment |
15 | Review and catch up | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 13-118 |
16 | Final Exam (Oral Interview) |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. ISBN: 9786057272409 |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application |
-
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-
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Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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5
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Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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5
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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-
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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2
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30
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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3
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3
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Portfolio |
0
|
||
Homework / Assignments |
1
|
3
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3
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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8
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8
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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16
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16
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Final Exam |
1
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12
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12
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Total |
120
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Electrical and Electronics Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications; uses computer and information technologies effectively. |
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5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics Engineering research topics. |
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6 | To be able to work efficiently in Electrical and Electronics Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Electrical and Electronics Engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
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